Edify's 200-MW Solar Park Near Queensland Coal Station
- Edify Energy's innovative solar park and battery storage project near Callide Power Station will revolutionize energy supply in Queensland, Australia.
Edify Energy Pty Ltd plans to build a 200-MW solar park with a four-hour battery storage facility near a coal-fired power station in Queensland, Australia. The project, known as the Callide photovoltaic (PV) complex, will be located near the town of Biloela and will feature panels mounted on single axis trackers. The site will also include a 200-MW 800-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and will be used for sheep grazing once construction is completed.
The solar-storage complex will benefit from its proximity to the Callide Power Station, allowing for maximized access to the grid. Edify aims to supply the site's generation to the broader Banana Shire and Central Queensland region, enhancing grid flexibility by storing excess power and discharging it during peak demand periods. The project was granted development approval by the Banana Shire Council in October 2023.
How will the Callide PV complex enhance grid flexibility in Queensland?
- The Callide PV complex will enhance grid flexibility in Queensland by providing a reliable source of renewable energy that can be stored and dispatched as needed.
- The proximity of the solar-storage complex to the Callide Power Station will allow for efficient integration with the existing grid infrastructure, maximizing access to the grid.
- The 200-MW 800-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) will enable the site to store excess power generated during periods of low demand and discharge it during peak demand periods, helping to balance the grid.
- By supplying the site's generation to the broader Banana Shire and Central Queensland region, the project will contribute to a more resilient and flexible grid system.
- The use of single axis trackers for the solar panels will optimize energy production by allowing them to follow the sun's path throughout the day, increasing overall efficiency of the complex.
